Step 6: All done!

When you aren't watching ESPN you can enjoy a piece of beautiful modern art and keep your flat screen tv dust free and safe. This is an easy project that amounts to turning a piece of art into a fitted sheet to attach to your tv. The tv is the focal point of so many living rooms; why not make it beautiful?

I'm entering this in the Sew Useful contest because it's useful not only to beautify your tv but also to promote marital harmony. I think a husband (or wife) considering getting a flat screen against the wishes of their spouse should consider investing in this TV cover. After all, what's $30 when you're spending thousands on a tv?

Step 1: Gather materials

MaterialsFlat screen tv (wall mounted works great)A piece of canvas or duck cloth (something sturdy) as large as your tvHeavyweight fusible interfacing--large enough piece to cover the front of your tv (optional)Fabric scraps to make your designFusible webbing (different from interfacing, this is "sticky" on both sides when ironed--Heat'n'Bond is an excellent brand for this project)Approximately 1 yard of cotton fabric for edges (depends on the size of your tv)Enough 1/4 inch elastic to wrap around the perimeter of your tv

<p>Nice one! There is also another cheap alternative TV Dust Cover I found in Amazon. It's manufactured by Computer Dust Solutions. This dust cover is made of durable yet flexible modern copolymers, this TV cover slips over the top of your flat panel TV for unrivaled protection. Guards against dust, moisture, static, oils, paints, children, pets and more. It is also available in several sizes. Please check http://www.amazon.com/Dust-resistant-smooth-antistatic-Monitor/dp/B00DTGG0YC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1409039325&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=computer+dust+solution+tv+dust+cover</p>

<p>I like the use of patterns to blend the TV into the background when not in use. For a TV mounted outside you need a fabric that was designed for outdoor use like Sunbrella. Look at <a href="http://allweathertvcovers.com/" rel="nofollow">http://allweathertvcovers.com/</a> for ideas.</p>

I like this one: functional fun. http://laughingsquid.com/test-pattern-tv-cover/

Another nice option to protect you TV from kids is to use one of these TV Covers from <a href="http://www.tvscreenprotector.com/">http://www.tvscreenprotector.com/</a>&nbsp;

You may also want to check out: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.mosscovers.com">http://www.mosscovers.com</a><br/><br/>They have indoor and outdoor tv covers specifically for flat panel televisions. <br/>

For Fine Art TV Covers check out
www.television-art.com
Affordable, large selection, no tools needed for install

I saw something like this on TV a few years ago, except it was just a piece of plain fabric with a few patterns and a lot of holes, which looked really cool when the T.V was on.

Nice work. I might make one of these (but altered slightly) for when I get an LCD monitor.

That is really nice looking. I think I'll have to make one of these when my boyfriend and I eventually upgrade our TV. I hate staring at it all the time. :P

It looks better turned on.

that is a really nice piece of work. took me back to childhood days in india when all the tvs had sometimes beautiful, lacy covers or sometimes just tacky plastic ones. it is a good idea to cover your tv to prevent it from getting dusty. your method is also a means to express ones artistry.